Some of the biggest music stars were originally overlooked! Find out which celebs didn't win their reality singing competitions but became mega famous anyway.

One Direction

One Direction

Umm, can you believe the most famous boy band in the world actually lost The X Factor?! Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis all auditioned individually, but the judges thought they’d do better as a group. The boy band ended up taking third place, but now they’re international superstars!

Rachel Crow

Rachel Crow

This curly-haired singer was super bummed when she came in fifth place on the first season of The X Factor. But she didn't let that stop her! Rachel landed a role on Fred: The Show, has sang in front of the President, and will be touring with Big Time Rush this summer. You go, girl!